Not a Secret, Pal!

I finally know who the lovely, lovely person in Ohio is who's been sending me lovely, lovely gifties via SP10 - thank you and big hugs and kisses to Ashley!

So amazing that a (previously) stranger could take the time and energy to select (and make - wait for it!) thoughtful and appropriate gifts, just to make me happy... wow. The third and final parcel arrived today, and contained:

Handpainted sock yarn - really funky purple/teal/black/white handpaint. Almost too pretty to knit (yeah right!) - well, I don't know if it will be socks or if I might make something else of it, but it will probably marinate in stash for awhile so I can just enjoy looking at it. And then...

Handspun. 468 yards of "Kraftie's Own" and man is it gorgeous! Deep deep navy and burgundy, just stunning colour. I am almost certain that this is going to be a shawl for me. Because I love shawls, love knitting them, love wearing them, and that would show the sheer beauty of the yarn best (I think). I can't imagine how long it took to make this (I know zip about spinning other than it's addictive and tricky), but I SO appreciate the effort. Gorgeous, and just for me!
Ah, I'm being (gently) prodded here. KnitPicks lace needles, in two sizes. In other words, Kit, get off your tuckus and knit some lace already! So now I must. And I will, and I thank you for these - it's all about the right tool for the job, right?

And now... what I'm sending out. Yes, I'm behind, and yes, it's just one wee package, but the goodies - ah, the goodies!

From top, going clockwise: Handmaiden Lace Silk. Hidden Valley Alpaca Sock Yarn. Handknit (by me!) wristwarmers in "Chunky Al" (alpaca/wool blend), and Freshisle Fibers Mixed Breed Sock Yarn (Colourway: I Am Canadian!) With the exception of the Chunky Al, all the yarn is Canadian, because I am Canadian and really proud of the gorgeous products my countrywomen create. And, my SP-spoilee is in another country, so other than via the internet, odds are good she can't get this stuff. (NOTE: You can get this stuff on the internet. Seriously - go visit Freshisle Fibers, she has the most gorgeous stuff and it's VERY reasonably priced). So these are the patriotic and beautiful goodies I'm sending out as soon as I get to the post office - probably Friday.

I've been knitting too - finished another hat and have another OTN for the "no-pattern-hat" class. Pictures and stories of those later in the week.